840.20/10–2648: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Secretary of State, at Paris
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Telmar 110. For Secretary from Lovett. Delga 493, Oct 26.1 We anticipate a resumption of the exploratory conversations in Washington [Page 268] on basis of decisions reached by Brussels Treaty Foreign Ministers. Before we decide on precise next step, we feel most important to have full consultation with U.S. political leaders. If these are favorable we would endeavor perfect certain details of plan and thereafter discuss with Brussels Pact signatories and Canada some agreed procedure for sounding out other North Atlantic countries. There have been no developments here since your departure in Sept for Paris. You of course recall that the exploratory conversations so far held are without any commitment whatsoever on anyone’s part.
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